This LP is a superior effort by
Bill Evans and his trio in early 1966. The last recording by longtime bassist
Chuck Israels (who had joined the
Trio in 1962) with
Evans (the tastefully supportive drummer
Arnold Wise completes the group), this live set features the group mostly performing lyrical and thoughtful standards. Highlights include "I Should Care," "Who Can I Turn To," and "My Foolish Heart." The most memorable piece, however, is the 13-and-a-half-minute "Solo: In Memory of His Father," an extensive unaccompanied exploration by
Evans that partly uses a theme that became "Turn Out the Stars." ~ Scott Yanow